Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Cheshunt Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Cheshunt. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
About our drone roof survey in Cheshunt
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around a town like Cheshunt, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are frequently hidden from ground level. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. A typical example is the rear slope over a back addition, which can’t be seen from the street.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Cheshunt (EN7, EN8)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Cheshunt: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Cheshunt?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cheshunt?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Cheshunt is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How do I book a survey in Cheshunt?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cheshunt
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cheshunt and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Places near Cheshunt
Also in Cheshunt
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit in Cheshunt runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Cheshunt roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The wider area around Cheshunt has a long history of building, with Forty Hall about 3 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Cheshunt is about 14 miles north of City of Westminster, in Hertfordshire. We cover Cheshunt and the rest of Hertfordshire. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Cheshunt and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the EN7 and EN8 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Marlborough Square, High Street and Flamstead End Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A10 and B156, Cheshunt is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Churchgate (1 mile south), Turnford (1 mile north-east), Goff's Oak (2 miles west), Wormley (2 miles north-east) and Wormley West End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (15 miles west), Stevenage (15 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-west) and Harpenden (15 miles north-west). Cheshunt is among the bigger towns we cover in Hertfordshire.
What’s near Cheshunt
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Goffs-Churchgate Academy, The Green Dragon Public House and Goffs School. The nearest railway station is Cheshunt station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find The National Speedway Museum (2.4 miles north) and St Michaels Hospital (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cheshunt include Lippitts Hill and Danemead.
Common roof problems in Cheshunt
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Andrews Lane Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs